CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Elkhart General Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $311
  • Cash Discount Price: $337
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Elkhart General Hospital is $311. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $337. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 E Blvd, Elkhart, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$337

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$311

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $337 (316%)
Insurance Median: $311 (291%)
Cash: $337 (316% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $311 (291% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 291% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 191%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Mclaren (Mi $60 56%
UnitedHealthcare $60 - $349 56%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $91 - $332 85%
Caresource $91 - $675 85%
Humana $91 - $363 85%
Mdwise $91 - $675 85%
Mhs $91 - $675 85%
Devoted Healthcare $104 - $117 97%
Aetna $111 - $351 104%
Pace $111 104%
Plain Church $167 - $415 156%
Cha $311 - $405 291%
Immergrun $311 - $415 291%
Php $337 - $363 316%
Cigna $374 - $394 350%
Multiplan $374 350%
Signature $379 355%
Encore $384 360%
Heartland $519 486%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 E Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals